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		<title>VISA Card Referral Program “Update”</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/05/17/visa-card-referral-program-%e2%80%9cupdate%e2%80%9d/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 17 May 2012 14:32:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Charter Lakes began offering the VISA Gift Card referral program in 2004. Since then we have given away over 500 $ 25.00 Visa gift cards to current clients who refer a new client to us.  We work hard to earn &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/05/17/visa-card-referral-program-%e2%80%9cupdate%e2%80%9d/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>GOOD NEWS!  TWIC CARDS NO LONGER REQUIRED FOR SOME MARINERS</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/02/17/good-news-twic-cards-no-longer-required-for-some-mariners/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/02/17/good-news-twic-cards-no-longer-required-for-some-mariners/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 17 Feb 2012 20:32:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Van Epps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Coast Guard Regulations]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[NACO (National Association of Charterboat Operators) has worked diligently on the TWIC card issue from the very beginning explaining this was an unnecessary financial burden and would not provide additional security. We can proudly announce some good news for many captains.  &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/02/17/good-news-twic-cards-no-longer-required-for-some-mariners/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Fishing for a Better Economy!</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/02/03/fishing-for-a-better-economy-2/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/02/03/fishing-for-a-better-economy-2/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:34:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[NACO Insurance Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[boat insurance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charter Lakes]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Charter Operations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insuring your boat]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[insuring your charter operation]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sport fishing and the economy]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[sportfishing]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[“I want to do that!” is the cry we hear from people who see Dan Hernandez on television. These folks are doing more than adding sportfishing to their bucket lists, they are heading to the internet in droves to book &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2012/02/03/fishing-for-a-better-economy-2/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>HAPPY HOLIDAYS, CAPTAIN!</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/07/happy-holidays-captain/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/07/happy-holidays-captain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 20:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Charter Operations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[December 2011 Newsletter]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[From all of us at Charter Lakes, we would like to wish you and your family a Happy Holiday Season. We also want to thank you for being a valued Charter Lakes customer. While speaking at a marine insurance conference &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/07/happy-holidays-captain/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Visa Referral Program</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/visa-referral-program/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/visa-referral-program/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:58:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[December 2011 Newsletter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Referral Program]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/?p=287</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Our VISA Gift Card Referral Program is exploding! We sent out 300 gift cards in 2011. Several people have been able to earn multiple rewards! It’s easy to earn your $25 VISA gift card. * All you need to do &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/visa-referral-program/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Preparing Your Passengers</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/preparing-your-passengers/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/preparing-your-passengers/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:46:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Boating Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[December 2011 Newsletter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Passenger Orientation]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Taking the public for hire is serious business. The captain needs to be aware of who he/she is taking out. For many passenger’s, this is their first time on a boat and they most likely do not have any idea &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/preparing-your-passengers/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>From the Claims Desk</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/from-the-claims-desk/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/from-the-claims-desk/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 06 Dec 2011 13:24:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Insurance Claims]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[December 2011 Newsletter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Reporting Boat Damage]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/?p=258</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[The most common problem we see with physical damage claims is late reporting or repairing damage before reporting the claim. This is a serious issue because it violates policy requirements and does not allow the insurance company the opportunity to &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/06/from-the-claims-desk/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Operating Your Business as a Corporation:</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/05/operating-your-business-as-a-corporation/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/05/operating-your-business-as-a-corporation/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Dec 2011 20:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[December 2011 Newsletter]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Protecting your Boat]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/?p=243</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Many captains operate their business as a corporation but fail to include the corporation on their insurance policy. This can be confusing if you own your boat personally and run your business as a corporation. Who should you insure? The &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/12/05/operating-your-business-as-a-corporation/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Tracking system alerts boat owner it was being stolen</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/09/30/tracking-system-alerts-boat-owner-it-was-being-stolen/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/09/30/tracking-system-alerts-boat-owner-it-was-being-stolen/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 14:06:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mark Van Epps</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Uncategorized]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/?p=206</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Another one for the good guys! A Charter Lakes client in Jacksonville Florida was alerted by his GPS tracking system when his boat was stolen this week. He called authorities who responded and caught the thieves red handed with the &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/09/30/tracking-system-alerts-boat-owner-it-was-being-stolen/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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		<title>Benefits of the Fishing Guide Insurance Policy Offered Through the FGA</title>
		<link>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/03/11/benefits-of-the-fishing-guide-insurance-policy-offered-through-the-fga/</link>
		<comments>http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/03/11/benefits-of-the-fishing-guide-insurance-policy-offered-through-the-fga/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Mar 2011 17:37:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Dan Longman</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[FGA Insurance Program]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[FGA Boat Insurance Program]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/?p=188</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Accidents can happen to even the most experienced captain. Protecting yourself and your customers through proper insurance coverage is the responsibility of every professional fishing guide. The Florida Guides Association has teamed with Charter Lakes Marine Insurance to provide FGA &#8230; <a href="http://www.charterlakes.com/blog/2011/03/11/benefits-of-the-fishing-guide-insurance-policy-offered-through-the-fga/">Continue reading <span class="meta-nav">&#8594;</span></a>]]></description>
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